SQL Server

SQL Server 2025 Adds Natural Language Search the Right Way June 26, 2025 SQL Server 2025 will include a natural language search capability (called vector search) that can...more SQL Server 2025 Gets Engine and AI Updates Updated: April 11, 2025 SQL Server 2025, in private preview, will bring engine performance improvements, security enhancements, and new...more Migrating SQL Data Warehouse to Fabric: Compatibility Matters Updated: April 6, 2025 Although they share a codebase, SQL Server and Fabric have differences that impact migration. SQL...more SQL Server Management Studio Update Adds Paid Copilot Updated: January 26, 2025 A new version of SQL Server Management Studio brings the most significant updates to the...more Executive Focus: The Mounting Risks of On-Premises Server Software Updated: January 12, 2025 Microsoft’s cloud-first focus reduces the long-term viability of traditional on-premises server software. Organizations using on-premises...more Executive Focus: SQL Server License Consolidation Provides Tangible Benefits Updated: November 1, 2024   SQL Server license consolidation is a low-risk effort that delivers cost, compliance, and administrative...more Database Offerings 2024: Overview and Roadmap Updated: August 12, 2024 Microsoft offers many database products and services, and customers need to narrow the broad field...more Evaluating Your SQL Server 2014 Migration Options Updated: July 26, 2024 Organizations already should have plans to migrate off SQL Server 2014, which reaches the end...more Database Offerings 2024: Understanding SQL-Based Options Updated: July 15, 2024 SQL Server remains Microsoft’s preferred structured database management technology for on-premises and Azure deployments, making...more How Microsoft’s Data Integration and Transformation Offerings Compare Updated: June 24, 2024 Several Microsoft data integration and transformation offerings are available, and they vary in features, maturity,...more SQL Server 2014 Integration Services Migration Options Updated: May 20, 2024 SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) is an extract, transform, and load (ETL) platform that can...more SQL Server 2014 BI Migration Options Updated: May 20, 2024 SQL Server provides two business intelligence (BI) roles that can impact the complexity and cost...more SQL Server Migration Tools Updated: May 20, 2024 Microsoft provides free tools that can help find SQL Server 2014 instances in an organization’s...more Discounts for Long-Running Azure SQL Data Workloads Updated: April 23, 2024 Two exclusive purchasing options can be used to reduce costs for all types of long-running...more Comparing SQL Server Options in Azure & On-Premises Updated: April 12, 2024 Azure SQL Server–based cloud offerings provide a viable alternative to most on-premises SQL Server deployments....more Understanding SQL Server Free Failover Rights Updated: March 22, 2024 SQL Server Software Assurance includes rights to deploy multiple secondary SQL Server operating system environments...more